Canucks not smart or tough enough so far

The Canucks are a little fortunate to get out of the first period down only 2-1. A few seconds after a failed clear by Ryan Kesler, the Capitals’ power play gave their team the lead at 16:11 when Michael Nylander set up Mike Green in the high slot and the defenceman wired a wrist shot past Roberto Luongo. The Canucks were outshot 10-2, are much less physical than they were Saturday in calgary and are playing to the speedy, offensive Capitals’ strength by making risky plays with the puck that are leading to turnovers and transition chances for Washington.